Cinematic AI trailer prompts for Veo 3

Hey 'there',

I’ve put together all the prompts I used to create the cinematic Red Mustang car trailer.

I’m sharing them here because Telegram’s text limit wouldn’t let me post everything there.

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Scene 1-

{

  "style": "live-action cinematic neo-noir with warm golden-hour tones",

  "scene": "City Skyline Sunset Aerial",

  "description": "On a sprawling rooftop helipad overlooking a vast neon-lit metropolis bathed in the golden hues of sunset, two men stand beside a gleaming 1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback. The tall, broad-shouldered African-American man in his late 30s sports a close-cropped beard and wears a dark leather jacket layered over a grey henley shirt, exuding quiet strength and confidence. Next to him, a lean South Asian man in his early 30s with a sharp jawline and short textured hair dons a navy pea coat, his posture alert and composed. The drone camera arcs smoothly from a wide aerial shot of the city skyline, descending in a sweeping motion that tilts sharply to capture the Mustang’s polished curves and the men silhouetted against the blazing sun. The warm light casts long shadows, the glint on the Mustang’s chrome, and the rich urban textures create a powerful cinematic tableau filled with anticipation and calm before the storm.",

  "camera": "wide aerial drone shot starting high above the city skyline, smoothly descending in a slow arc that tilts down to reveal the Mustang and the men on the rooftop helipad, focusing on silhouettes and reflective surfaces with a stabilized gimbal effect",

  "mood": "poised and contemplative with an undercurrent of tension and impending action",

  "characters": [

    "Tall African-American man, late 30s, close-cropped beard, wearing dark leather jacket and grey henley shirt, standing confidently with arms relaxed at his sides",

    "Lean South Asian man, early 30s, sharp jawline, short textured hair, dressed in navy pea coat, standing alert with hands loosely clasped in front"

  ],

  "key_elements": [

    "1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback, gleaming and polished with visible chrome details",

    "sprawling neon-lit cityscape bathed in golden-hour light",

    "rooftop helipad with weathered concrete and painted markings",

    "warm, low sun casting long dramatic shadows and lens flares",

    "men’s silhouettes sharply contrasted against bright sky",

    "reflective glass building facades around the rooftop",

    "subtle rooftop equipment like antennas and vents adding urban texture"

  ],

  "assembled_elements": [

    "warm golden-orange cinematic lighting with soft diffused shadows",

    "high dynamic range capturing deep contrasts between light and shadow",

    "smooth drone camera motion with fluid tilts and pans",

    "crisp detail on car surfaces with light reflections",

    "naturalistic textures with slight film grain for mood"

  ],

  "negative_prompts": [

    "cartoonish or exaggerated features",

    "bright midday sun or harsh lighting",

    "modern vehicles or clothing",

    "urban clutter that distracts from main subjects",

    "unrealistic lens distortions or color shifts"

  ]

}

Scene 2

{

  "style": "live-action cinematic neo-noir with wet neon-lit urban grit",

  "scene": "Adrenaline-Fueled Chase Through Narrow Alleyways",

  "description": "The 1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback tears through a maze of rain-slicked, narrow alleyways lined with flickering neon signs in vibrant pinks, blues, and purples. Steam vents hiss intermittently from grates, adding a ghostly mist that curls around the Mustang’s spinning tires. The tall African-American man grips the steering wheel tightly, eyes fierce and focused beneath the glow of the dashboard, wearing his dark leather jacket over a soaked grey henley. Beside him, the lean South Asian man leans forward sharply, alert and scanning the chaotic environment through the passenger window, his navy pea coat soaked and clinging to his lean frame. The camera alternates between tight jittery handheld shots inside the Mustang, capturing the men’s tense expressions and quick breaths, and sweeping drone shots weaving through the neon-lit alley maze, tracing the Mustang’s dangerous path as it swerves between garbage bins, fire escapes, and overflowing dumpsters.",

  "camera": "dynamic mix of low-angle tracking shots alongside the Mustang, whip pans capturing sudden turns, jittery handheld interior shots focusing on facial close-ups, and fast-moving aerial drone shots weaving through alleyways",

  "mood": "tense, urgent, and adrenaline-charged with gritty urban realism",

  "characters": [

    "Tall African-American man, late 30s, close-cropped beard, wearing wet dark leather jacket and grey henley shirt, focused and intense behind the wheel",

    "Lean South Asian man, early 30s, sharp jawline, short textured hair, wearing drenched navy pea coat, alert and calculating, eyes scanning surroundings"

  ],

  "key_elements": [

    "1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback skidding on slick cobblestones",

    "rain droplets bouncing off car hood and windshield",

    "neon signs flickering in various languages and shapes",

    "rising steam from vents and sewer grates",

    "reflections of neon colors on wet alley walls and puddles",

    "cluttered urban details like hanging wires, posters, and graffiti",

    "motion blur effects highlighting speed and danger"

  ],

  "assembled_elements": [

    "cool blue and magenta neon palette contrasting with warm interior dashboard lights",

    "wet reflective surfaces enhancing depth and mood",

    "fast camera movements with occasional shaky handheld effect",

    "deep shadows contrasting with sharp neon highlights",

    "realistic rain particle effects and subtle water reflections"

  ],

  "negative_prompts": [

    "cartoonish or stylized animation",

    "daylight or sunny weather",

    "futuristic vehicles or sci-fi elements",

    "clean, sterile urban environments",

    "overly saturated or unrealistic color schemes"

  ]

}

Scene 3

{

  "style": "live-action cinematic neo-noir with gritty realism and dynamic motion",

  "scene": "Brutal Hand-to-Hand Fight on Suspended Pedestrian Bridge",

  "description": "On a narrow, weathered pedestrian bridge suspended high above a rushing river, the tall African-American man and the lean South Asian man are locked in a fierce, raw hand-to-hand combat. The steel cables supporting the bridge creak ominously under tension, adding to the precariousness of their brutal struggle. Raindrops still cling to their soaked clothing as muscles flex and sweat drips from furrowed brows. The African-American man wears a dark leather jacket over his drenched grey henley, his fists pounding with deliberate force, while the South Asian man, clad in a soaked navy pea coat, counters with sharp, agile grapples. The camera captures their intense expressions — a mix of desperation and resolve — while the swirling river below roars, underscoring the danger of their high-altitude fight. Sparks fly as fists collide, and the bridge sways slightly with their violent movements.",

  "camera": "fluid Steadicam circling close around the fighters, interspersed with sweeping crane shots from above highlighting the bridge’s height and isolation; slow-motion wide shots emphasize impact and tension",

  "mood": "raw intensity and high-stakes tension, with a palpable sense of danger and physical struggle",

  "characters": [

    "Tall African-American man, late 30s, close-cropped beard, drenched dark leather jacket and grey henley, face taut with exertion, fists clenched and striking",

    "Lean South Asian man, early 30s, sharp jawline, soaked navy pea coat, agile and fierce, locked in grappling hold"

  ],

  "key_elements": [

    "narrow steel pedestrian bridge with rusted cables and weathered planks",

    "rushing river below with whitewater rapids",

    "rain dripping from characters and bridge",

    "flying droplets and spray from punches and grapples",

    "swaying bridge adding visual instability",

    "sharp facial expressions marked by grit and determination",

    "scattered leaves and debris blown by wind"

  ],

  "assembled_elements": [

    "low-key lighting with cool blues and steel greys",

    "wet reflective surfaces accentuated by raindrops",

    "dynamic camera motion blending fluid Steadicam with crane shots",

    "high detail in skin textures and wet fabric",

    "slow-motion effects highlighting impactful moments"

  ],

  "negative_prompts": [

    "overly stylized fight choreography",

    "bright or warm lighting",

    "urban clutter or crowds",

    "cartoonish violence",

    "unrealistic physics or exaggerated motion"

  ]

}

Scene4

{

  "style": "live-action cinematic neo-noir with dramatic action lighting",

  "scene": "Mustang Leaps Across a Partially Collapsed Highway",

  "description": "The 1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback roars at full throttle, tearing down a cracked, partially collapsed elevated expressway. Chunks of broken concrete litter the gap ahead—a chasm that threatens to end the chase. The tall African-American man grips the steering wheel with fierce determination, his dark leather jacket flapping in the rush of wind, while the lean South Asian man beside him remains tense but composed, eyes locked forward. As the Mustang approaches the gap, the camera captures dust and sparks flying beneath the speeding car. With a desperate surge, the Mustang launches into the air, its polished body gleaming under harsh neon and streetlights, arcing over the void with the city skyline blazing in the background. The moment feels suspended—thrilling, dangerous, and cinematic.",

  "camera": "extreme wide drone shots framing the Mustang’s airborne leap, combined with ground-level tracking shots capturing dust, debris, and sparks trailing behind; slow-motion mid-air close-ups of the car emphasizing the leap’s peril",

  "mood": "thrilling and suspenseful, charged with reckless bravery",

  "characters": [

    "Tall African-American man, late 30s, close-cropped beard, focused and unyielding behind the wheel, wearing a dark leather jacket and grey henley",

    "Lean South Asian man, early 30s, sharp jawline, navy pea coat, calm yet tense, gripping the dashboard"

  ],

  "key_elements": [

    "1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback mid-air over highway gap",

    "broken concrete chunks framing the gap in the expressway",

    "sparks and dust clouds trailing from the Mustang’s tires",

    "harsh neon and streetlights reflecting off the car’s polished surface",

    "city skyline with glowing windows and distant traffic lights",

    "wind ruffling characters’ clothing and hair",

    "blurred motion lines emphasizing speed and height"

  ],

  "assembled_elements": [

    "cool blue and neon pink lighting contrasted with warm streetlight glows",

    "high contrast shadows and sharp reflections",

    "fluid drone camera sweeps with slow-motion freeze frames",

    "detailed textures on cracked concrete and car surface",

    "cinematic dust and particle effects enhancing motion"

  ],

  "negative_prompts": [

    "cartoonish physics or exaggerated jumps",

    "daylight or natural sun lighting",

    "clean, undamaged urban environments",

    "modern cars or futuristic tech",

    "bright pastel color schemes"

  ]

}

Scene 5

{

  "style": "live-action cinematic neo-noir with dynamic night lighting",

  "scene": "Rooftop Escape with Helicopter Pursuit",

  "description": "Under a canopy of glowing billboards and towering skyscrapers, the 1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback screeches across a rain-slicked rooftop at night. The tall African-American man, in his dark leather jacket and grey henley, drives with fierce urgency, muscles tense, while the lean South Asian man in his navy pea coat scans the rooftop’s edge with calculated calm. As they approach the building’s edge, the Mustang skids sharply to a halt. Both men leap out, synchronized and swift, grabbing a dangling rope ladder swinging from a circling helicopter above. The whirling blades cut through the misty night air, casting dynamic shadows across their determined faces. The camera cuts between tight handheld shots inside the car capturing rapid breaths and focused eyes, and sweeping aerial helicopter-mounted shots that pull away dramatically, revealing the neon-drenched city sprawling endlessly beneath.",

  "camera": "combination of tight handheld interior shots inside the Mustang, rapid pans following the leap to the rope ladder, and wide aerial helicopter-mounted crane shots pulling away into the skyline",

  "mood": "high tension and urgency with a cinematic sense of daring escape",

  "characters": [

    "Tall African-American man, late 30s, close-cropped beard, soaked dark leather jacket and grey henley, expression intense and focused",

    "Lean South Asian man, early 30s, sharp jawline, short textured hair, navy pea coat dampened by rain, calm but alert, gripping the rope ladder"

  ],

  "key_elements": [

    "1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback skid marks on wet rooftop surface",

    "glowing neon billboards and skyscraper windows reflecting in puddles",

    "dangling rope ladder swinging from a circling helicopter with spinning blades",

    "dynamic rain droplets caught in helicopter searchlights",

    "mist and exhaust vapor swirling in the night air",

    "focused, determined facial expressions highlighted by sharp rim lighting",

    "motion blur and wind effects on clothing and hair"

  ],

  "assembled_elements": [

    "cool neon blues, magentas, and purples contrasting with warm street and billboard glows",

    "moist, reflective surfaces with high-detail rain effects",

    "fluid dynamic camera moves blending handheld and drone aerial shots",

    "strong silhouette contrast enhanced by rim and backlighting",

    "cinematic fog and particle effects integrating lighting"

  ],

  "negative_prompts": [

    "daytime lighting or bright backgrounds",

    "static or slow camera movements",

    "modern vehicles or clothing",

    "cartoonish or exaggerated motion",

    "clean and clutter-free urban environments"

  ]

}

Scene 6

{

  "style": "live-action cinematic neo-noir with soft natural dawn lighting",

  "scene": "Quiet Moment at Dawn Overlooking the City",

  "description": "On a tranquil hilltop bathed in the soft, ethereal light of early dawn, the tall African-American man sits quietly on the hood of the 1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback, his dark leather jacket slightly rumpled, eyes gazing thoughtfully toward the sprawling city skyline. Beside him, the lean South Asian man stands with hands in the pockets of his navy pea coat, shoulders relaxed but posture steady. The city below glimmers gently as the first warm rays of the sun rise, casting long golden-pink lens flares and soft shadows over the scene. A gentle breeze rustles the trees nearby and lifts loose strands of hair and coat fabric. The camera slowly dollies out with a long lens, revealing the peaceful contrast to the earlier chaos — a moment of calm, contemplation, and unspoken camaraderie before the next chapter.",

  "camera": "slow dolly out with a long lens, starting tight on the seated man’s reflective face, gradually widening to include the standing companion and the glowing cityscape beyond, using soft focus and subtle lens flares",

  "mood": "reflective, calm, and hopeful with a bittersweet undercurrent",

  "characters": [

    "Tall African-American man, late 30s, close-cropped beard, dark leather jacket slightly worn, seated pensively on the Mustang’s hood",

    "Lean South Asian man, early 30s, sharp jawline, navy pea coat, standing relaxed with hands in pockets, gazing out over the city"

  ],

  "key_elements": [

    "1967 red Ford Mustang Fastback parked on the hilltop",

    "soft golden-pink dawn light bathing the skyline",

    "glowing cityscape with twinkling lights fading as day breaks",

    "rustling tree leaves gently moving in the breeze",

    "long lens flares highlighting edges of the car and figures",

    "wind lifting strands of hair and edges of clothing",

    "calm reflective expressions on both men"

  ],

  "assembled_elements": [

    "soft diffused warm lighting with naturalistic shadows",

    "gentle lens flares and subtle bokeh effects",

    "cinematic film grain adding warmth and texture",

    "gradual depth of field shift from foreground to background",

    "natural outdoor soundscape implied with subtle ambient noise"

  ],

  "negative_prompts": [

    "harsh shadows or high contrast lighting",

    "busy urban clutter or crowds",

    "bright midday sun or artificial lighting",

    "cartoonish or exaggerated facial expressions",

    "modern clothing or accessories"

  ]

}

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